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Nice weather helps area casinos prosper10 January 2007INDIANA -- As reported by the Post-Tribune: "December put a positive cap on 2006 for Northwest Indiana's five casinos, and pleasant weather was likely the cause. "Area casino revenues came in 14.7 percent higher than they did the same time last year, keeping in step with an overall 15.7 percent increase for the state. The five Northwest Indiana's casinos combined brought in $107.8 million, compared to $94 million in 2005. "...And then there was the weather. December 2005 brought snow and frigid temperatures to the region, a stark contrast to last month's 50- and 60-degree temperatures. "...Michigan City's Blue Chip posted the highest revenue increase for the month with 31.1 percent over 2005..." |